Israel Criticizes Palestinian Flag-Raising

12/12/2011 4:31PM

After winning membership to Unesco, Palestinians welcome the flying of their flag at the UN cultural agency's building in Paris, but Israel says the move will not help the peace process. Video courtesy of Reuters.

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